Jason Berman

Mar 3, 2025 | sciencedirect.com | Irene Hernandez Delgado |Miguel Torres |Nicole Melong |Jason Berman

written in the early 1860s by the German zoologist and Darwinist Fritz Müller, articulates many of the concepts foundational to the contemporary field of evolutionary developmental biology, or evo-devo. Working on the Brazilian coast offered him refuge from both religious conservatism and the “great market" of Prussian academic science. Here, Müller studied the developmental stages of crustacea and used these meticulous observations to critique the extant literature on classification.

Sep 11, 2024 | equifax.com | Jason Berman

The higher education landscape is constantly evolving and is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment Act (FVT/GE). This act builds upon the foundations of previous Gainful Employment regulations. It mandates institutions to provide granular data on program-level and student-level outcomes, especially for students receiving federal aid. The primary purpose is to check the financial feasibility of educational programs.

May 28, 2024 | equifax.com | Jason Berman

Aren’t you curious? Wondering where your college degree programs will land on the affordability spectrum when the new earning premium metrics are implemented? The research is on your side. A 2021 study shows that a college degree is well worth the financial investment. But does that still hold true with today’s ongoing economic uncertainty, tight job market, and stubborn inflation? Here, I’ll share how you can understand in advance where your school stands.

Feb 1, 2024 | obj.ca | Jason Berman

Canadian parents are concerned. The status quo of Canada’s pediatric health-care system is simply not meeting the needs of families. Kids are often waiting too long for the care they need to live their best lives. As a pediatric doctor, oncologist, researcher and parent, I see it first-hand every day. Canada’s health systems are struggling to meet the needs of a growing population of children and youth, especially in Ottawa, where our young population is growing at nine times the provincial average.

Jul 28, 2023 | equifax.com | Jason Berman

The postsecondary education system is facing unprecedented challenges.Declining enrollment rates, college affordability concerns, controversy over student loan forgiveness, and now, the reversal of affirmative action in admissions. Furthermore, there is regulatory pressure on institutions to show return on investment (ROI) and program effectiveness.